NOA2 Approved but without sending to NVC?

[FannyJason 0]

On June 17 I had my petition approved (NOA2).

Here's what the petition says:

"The above petition has been approved, and forwarded to the listed consulate. Please contact the consulate with any questions about visa issuance, or if you would like them to forward the petition to a different consulate. The petitioner can also file form I-294 Aplication for Action on an Approved Aplication or Petition, with this office to request that we notify another consulate of the petition approval for visa proccessing purposes. THIS FORM IS NOT A VISA AND MAY NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF A VISA.

....."

1) I am calling NVC they don't have our process. Actually, I do think they will not send to NVC...

2) I've received another case number from USCIS.

3) Listed Consulate? There's nothing there!

Does anyone can help me with this problem?

[Ryan H 3,812]

The NVC is only a mail stop for K visas, the NVC will receive the file and only do the following 2 things:

1. Assign a case number
   
2. Send it to the appropriate Embassy or Consulate
   

The case number you received was likely from the NVC, not USCIS.

Despite what your notice says, USCIS never sends anything to a Embassy or Consulate directly.

[FannyJason 0]

The NVC is only a mail stop for K visas, the NVC will receive the file and only do the following 2 things:

1. Assign a case number
   
2. Send it to the appropriate Embassy or Consulate
   

The case number you received was likely from the NVC, not USCIS.

Despite what your notice says, USCIS never sends anything to a Embassy or Consulate directly.

Thanks for answering... I read some other people had the same problem as me.

It´s very weird..

[payxibka 10,045]

Thanks for answering... I read some other people had the same problem as me.

It´s very weird..

and what problem would that be?

[Matt & Bing 56]

The NVC is only a mail stop for K visas, the NVC will receive the file and only do the following 2 things:

1. Assign a case number
   
2. Send it to the appropriate Embassy or Consulate
   

The case number you received was likely from the NVC, not USCIS.

Despite what your notice says, USCIS never sends anything to a Embassy or Consulate directly.

Yes, usually only a quick stop but some cases are pulled for "additional Processing" which can delay the forwarding to the consulate by seversl weeks (in our case it was delayed 50 days).

[FannyJason 0]

and what problem would that be?

The problem is that our NOA2 said: Petition approved, forwarded to the listed consulate (and there´s nothing listed).

They dont say it´s going to NVC, like the others NOA2 I have seen on visajourney...

Yes, usually only a quick stop but some cases are pulled for "additional Processing" which can delay the forwarding to the consulate by seversl weeks (in our case it was delayed 50 days).

Did they tell you that it was in additional process?

[Felya and Olya 3]

NVC is suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper slow now =((((

[Matt & Bing 56]

The problem is that our NOA2 said: Petition approved, forwarded to the listed consulate (and there´s nothing listed).

They dont say it´s going to NVC, like the others NOA2 I have seen on visajourney...

Did they tell you that it was in additional process?

Yes, of course. When you call the NVC to ask if your case has been sent on they will tell you the status.

By the way, our Approval Notice also said it was being sent to the consulate. Many seem to now. Its no indication of any problem just an erroneous statement by the USCIS.

[Tyeger87 10]

yeah, it will go to NVC

my NOA2 said forwarded directly to consulate but it always stops at NVC

[payxibka 10,045]

The problem is that our NOA2 said: Petition approved, forwarded to the listed consulate (and there´s nothing listed).

They dont say it´s going to NVC, like the others NOA2 I have seen on visajourney...

Who says it has to stipulate it is going specifically and directly to NVC? You? From the USCIS perspective it is being forwarded to the consulate... they are not concerned about how the DOS's routes it...

I can tell you this is the same boilerplate liturgy that has been in use by the USCIS for years. The USCIS has standard responses and the adjudicator simply selects from the library. Some adjudicators select response "A" and others select response "B".

It is not a problem, you simply tried to read more into it than was there

Edited June 29, 2011 by payxibka

[Anginafrica 12]

Who says it has to stipulate it is going specifically and directly to NVC? You? From the USCIS perspective it is being forwarded to the consulate... they are not concerned about how the DOS's routes it...

I can tell you this is the same boilerplate liturgy that has been in use by the USCIS for years. The USCIS has standard responses and the adjudicator simply selects from the library. Some adjudicators select response "A" and others select response "B".

It is not a problem, you simply tried to read more into it than was there

The real process isn't clear on all NOA2s. The bolded point above is incorrect- USCIS sends approved petitions to the NVC. The NVC will then send it to the consulate themselves.

It's great that you have insight into the USCIS' process for the past few years, but not everyone who applies does. Try to have a little grace, USCIS lingo could confuse anyone.

OP- I had the same question and learned that all K-1s are first directed to the NVC to be assigned a case number. Only then are they directed to your specific consulate. Good luck!

Edited June 29, 2011 by Anginafrica

[Andie 147]

Yep... this process results in increased anxiety so we tend to question every little thing...

I thought this was one of the reasons people like this site. So they can run their questions past VJ members to get some clarification when they feel the need. Sounds like things are going fine Jason.

[payxibka 10,045]

The real process isn't clear on all NOA2s. The bolded point above is incorrect- USCIS sends approved petitions to the NVC. The NVC will then send it to the consulate themselves.

It's great that you have insight into the USCIS' process for the past few years, but not everyone who applies does. Try to have a little grace, USCIS lingo could confuse anyone.

OP- I had the same question and learned that all K-1s are first directed to the NVC to be assigned a case number. Only then are they directed to your specific consulate. Good luck!

Why is it wrong? Care to share?... NVC is part of the Department of State and the consulate system.

The whole issue here is that the OP says that their is a problem... Their is no "problem" here other than one that is self created

Edited June 30, 2011 by payxibka